U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces listening sessions set for Wednesday
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding three listening sessions in Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Every Wisconsin First Congressional District resident is invited to attend the listening sessions. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District is
Supreme Court: Innovative program keeps Wisconsin courts ‘on the record’
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bills to drain the swamp
Contact:Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) re-introduced a package of common-sense reforms that would help Congress better serve the American people. The bills would slow the revolving door between Government Officials and K Street by changing the incentive structure through
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: Administration must strengthen export controls to maintain “technological edge” over Chinese military
WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Reuters, Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today sent a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo urging the Administration to tighten
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins effort to protect elections from partisan interference
Bill would institute new guard rails to insulate state election administration from partisan pressure and empower non-partisan local election officials WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined colleagues in introducing the Preventing Election Subversion Act, legislation to institute new safeguards
WisDems: 58 years after signing of Medicare, Tom Tiffany And Eric Hovde want to strip away seniors’ healthcare benefits
MADISON, Wis. — Fifty-eight years ago this Sunday, millions of American seniors gained access to critical health care services when Medicare became law. Out of touch politicians like Tom Tiffany and Eric Hovde want to gut Medicare and make health care more
U.S. Rep. Moore and U.S. Rep. Schakowsky: Introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the COLAs Don’t Count Act, which would exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) under the Social Security Act and veteran’s benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility and benefit determinations.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces bipartisan Dam Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) yesterday introduced the bipartisan Dam Integrity Act alongside Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-2) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-3) to mitigate future failures and flooding across America’s inland dams. The bill will require the Government Accountability
WisDems: DVO MELTDOWN: Profane outburst draws national headlines & bipartisan rebuke
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden’s profane outburst at teenagers participating in the U.S. Senate Page Program continued to draw national headlines and bipartisan rebuke, including from GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Van Orden has so far refused to apologize
Protect Our Care: GREED WATCH: AbbVie announces $13.87 billion in revenue
AbbVie announced during their earnings report today that it raked in $13.87 billion in revenue this quarter. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices for prescription drugs. AbbVie opposed the Biden administration reforms that lower prescription drug prices.
O’Connor Connective: Grows with addition of Arndt
De Pere, WI – O’Connor Connective, a leading strategic communications and consulting firm, is delighted to announce the return of Lindsay Arndt as the Vice President of Communications & Digital Services. With a proven track record of success in driving
AARP Wisconsin: Plans to revamp story garden in southside Milwaukee lot wins ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
MILWAUKEE, WI – A proposal by the VIA Community Development Corporation (CDC) to revamp a “story garden” community space in a southside Milwaukee neighborhood lot has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. The garden, located on a city lot at
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for annual defense bill to boost American-made economy, support service members and military families and stand up to China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation included several of Senator Baldwin’s priorities, including an amendment to bolster Made in America shipbuilding, stand
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-leads letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan regarding waste of taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-lead a letter with Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03) to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan regarding the agency’s waste of time and use of taxpayer dollars to litigate failed merger challenges. “FTC Chair Lina
Acuity: Health Challenge raises over $12K to benefit neonatal intensive care
Acuity Insurance announced that the 2023 Acuity Health Challenge raised more than $12,000 to benefit the Acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Acuity Birthing Center of Aurora Medical Center- Sheboygan County. “Having a NICU available in Sheboygan helps